Tensions have escalated in Rivers State as hoodlums, taking advantage of the withdrawal of police personnel, set ablaze at least two local government secretariats. This development follows the recent directive by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, for the removal of police officers stationed at local government areas across the state. The violence began shortly after the swearing-in of newly elected council chairmen by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The secretariats of Eleme and Ikwerre Local...

The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Kashim Shettima calls on citizens to join forces in development of the nation irrespective of political party affiliation. The Vice President made this call during the commissioning of the Enugu Fashion and Garment Hub and unveiling of the 5th Expanded National Micro, Small, and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSME) Clinics on Tuesday; both are collaborative efforts of the Federal Government and Enugu to boost MSMEs...

The House of Representatives has raised objections over the disparity in the national honours conferred on its Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, and Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during the recent national awards announced by President Bola Tinubu. The House demanded that Abbas should receive the same title of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, GCON, conferred on Akpabio, instead of the Commander of the Federal Republic, CFR, given to him. The lawmakers rejected the notion...

President Bola Tinubu has conferred prestigious national honours on several prominent political figures, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. The announcement was made during his nationwide broadcast on Tuesday morning, coinciding with Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary. In his address, President Tinubu highlighted the significance of these awards in recognising the contributions of these leaders to the nation’s governance and judicial...

The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has on Tuesday announced the adoption of 95 orphans in Kano State. According to reports, the Governor’s exceptional kindness and magnanimity was demonstrated during a special lunch with the 95 children presently under the care of the state orphanage home. The event was part of activities marking the 2024 Independence Day anniversary in the state. A statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor...

President Bola Tinubu, in his Independence Day broadcast, acknowledged the hardships Nigerians are currently facing, especially with the rising cost of living and unemployment. He assured the nation that his administration is fully committed to addressing these challenges through sustainable reforms, and appealed for patience as these efforts gradually begin to yield positive outcomes. Below is the transcript of the President’s speech: Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the...